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David Lang on Why Composers Are Drawn to Sacred Music

Many Christmas standards were not written by Christians. David Lang explains the appeal for him, a Jewish composer of a modern holiday classic.

By David Lang

Burnett, Janinah Choir of Trinity Wall Street Classical Music Geffen, David, Hall (Manhattan, NY) Glover, Jane Handel, George Frederick Messiah (Musical Work) Music

A D.I.Y. ‘Messiah,’ Starring You and Yours as Choristers

Our critic joined with amateur singers and professionals for a “Messiah” sing-in at David Geffen Hall, just one “Messiah” on the city’s holiday calendar.

By Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim

Boston Symphony Orchestra Classical Music New World Symphony San Francisco Symphony Thomas, Michael Tilson

Michael Tilson Thomas Is Prolifically Himself on Disc

As Thomas turns 80, new collections of his recordings reveal the legacy of a maestro who has exuberantly refused to conform to expectations.

By David Allen

Classical Music Constellation Choir & Orchestra Elbphilharmonie (Hamburg, Germany) English Baroque Soloists Gardiner, John Eliot Monteverdi Choir

John Eliot Gardiner’s Once and Future Orchestras Duel

John Eliot Gardiner’s new ensemble, the Constellation Choir & Orchestra, performed a nearly identical program as his old group, at the same venue.

By Jeffrey Arlo Brown